Any cases that look like a reciever?

[GoingUp]

Just got a plasma. Want to build a SFF PC. I also like one that looks like a reciever that I can slap a big HD into so that I can use it as a DVR. Anyone have any input on something like that?

BTW, what kind of processor and video card am I looking at to be able to deal with HD video recording and playback?

heres my current setup where I want to put the PC.

http://www.chadwickcmeyer.com/cabinet

 

[Paperlantern]

Yes i remember MSI makes on specifically for that out of a shutle case, i found a picture of it

This is it here

its the MSI COMPUTER MEGA 865, jsut froogle it or whatever, should be in the $285 range, comes with board and basic media capabilites already

Here is a different page with a good description of the thing

BTW, nice job on the in wall cabinet

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: Paperlantern
Yes i remember MSI makes on specifically for that out of a shutle case, i found a picture of it

This is it here

its the MSI COMPUTER MEGA 865, jsut froogle it or whatever, should be in the $285 range, comes with board and basic media capabilites already

Here is a different page with a good description of the thing

BTW, nice job on the in wall cabinet

Thanks I'll have to take a look at the MSI.

 

[GoingUp]

I actually found this which I think I might try.

http://usa.aopen.com/products/epc/EPC945GT-m8.htm

 

[MercenaryForHire]

http://www.ahanix.com/

- M4H

 

[ShockwaveVT]

Lan Li makes a couple of HTPC cases as well, the V800 and the V880 come in either black or silver. basically towers turned on their sides that come out to be the size of a large reciever. Might be too large for what you are looking for but here are some links for reference/details
800: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112082
880: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112096

 

[QurazyQuisp]

Zalman makes one as well, it's very nice case... but clocking in at about $300.

 

[mikeford]

Lots of great stuff starting around $300, check out http://www.htpcnews.com/

My own view is things are changing too rapidly to get too funny with a special case. I prefer to just hide the HTPC or deal with a grey horror.

 

[Raduque]

Thermaltake makes a nice case called the "Bach" I think. I posted a thread about it a while back in cases and cooling.

I'm mostly with mike, except it's purely a price thing with me. My case right now is just a black tower at the very bottom of my AV rack.

 

[ND40oz]

Originally posted by: Raduque
Thermaltake makes a nice case called the "Bach" I think. I posted a thread about it a while back in cases and cooling.

I like the Bach, but I've been waiting on the new Mozart or the Antec Fusion, whichever one I can find for sale first.

Be carefull stuffing a PC in a wall like that though, you'll probably need better ventilation depending on what parts you are running.

 

[mikeford]

Proper fans in a decent case and the location can be forgiven for a lot problems. What you need to be mindfull of is how the fans direct the overall airflow, it needs to be through, not recirculated within the cabinet type thing. I might be more concerned that the increased air flow may really raise the dust level.

 

[mikeford]

Originally posted by: Gobadgrs

heres my current setup where I want to put the PC.

http://www.chadwickcmeyer.com/cabinet

Whats the back side of the finished install look like?

Instead of a $300 case I would just sit the PC on the floor with maybe an external DVD drive in the rack.

My rig is a bit more complex with a typical 6'x6' 3 column with 3x fixed shelves each wall unit literally full of "stuff" with a bazillion wires in the back, and a few bundles of wires snaking across the floor.